Thermomix vs Hotmixpro (gastro)

[johnro]

So far behind with all the exciting news - congratulations Tenina - the simplest toy, one which even the youngest child can operate, is called a grandparent. 

[Tenina]

Hahahaha, hoping you are right, and i will be putty in her little pudgy hands…

 

[Frozzie]

Just caught up on this thread.. First off haha grtchen lol woman you make my sides hurt 😄😄😄😄

Tenina if i havent already said it elsewher congrats and hat wonderful news..

Cp lol.. Too true wither wither wither.. Tenina you had better not forget us..

Oh and am always interested on a real review of new machines but for the moment nothing has come close to thermie for me anyway so ears peeled..

[Lovemythermo]

foodieatheart do you work for Hotmix Pro?

[gertbysea]

That's interesting.

Gert

[stacelee]

The other thing that you need to be aware of when comparing all of these new machines is that some warranties only cover domestic usage and are voided if used in a retail/commercial environment.    I know that according to the terms of the Thermochef warranty, it is only covered for domestic usage, my Kenwood is also warranted for normal domestic use.  I can't find my Thermomix paperwork at the moment to check what it states.  I'm assuming that since the Hotmix is marketed towards a commercial environment, that they would be warranted accordingly.

We often have customers who query why they should purchase a commercial microwave, grill, toaster, milkshake mixer etc etc instead of a cheaper domestic one.....we then have to explain that 1. they are not designed to operate for the amount of time required in even a quiet takeaway and 2. should the manufacturer find out that it has been used in a commercial environment the warranty will be voided.  It is the same with the crockery and cutlery we sell, it is designed to stand up to the wear and tear of constant usage.  We have customers who purchase cheap crockery from Big W and then wonder why the pattern has vanished or faded after going through a commercial dishwasher a few times...it is not designed for that usage.

Cheap and cheerful is good if you don't need to rely on it and it is not part of business....if you absolutely have to have it working then getting the right equipment with the correct warranty is worth (almost) any price.

(I'm not sure if anyone here is using these machines to produce food product in a restaurant or shop, but I thought it might be worth pointing out that warranty needs to be considered as part of the cost of a item)

[gertbysea]

Good post stacelee. Very information and advice. Very helpful.

Gert

[cookie1]

Good post stacelee. Very information and advice. Very helpful.

Gert

Ditto. We can always rely on you for your reviews. Thanks.

[faffa_70]

TMX warranty is 12 months for commercial use 

[CarolineW]

I thought the same with taking out the blades. I didn't think it could get any easier than the TM. Also where she mentioned about the dials and buttons on the TM being confusing, I think the TM is so easy to set, only takes 2 seconds. (but I have had mine for quiet awhile now and it's second nature)
But saying that I am happy there is some competition out there, might bring the price down (eventually) for the TM or some changes to keep up with the competition.
I do love my TM though

There were so many inaccuracies regarding the TM31 that I stopped reading and didn't believe that she was an independent reviewer.

[CarolineW]

Also where she mentioned about the dials and buttons on the TM being confusing, I think the TM is so easy to set, only takes 2 seconds. (but I have had mine for quiet awhile now and it's second nature

ryan was cooking full meals completely independently at 7yo with the thermomix. not sure what her intellectual capabilities are lol

Brazen!!  How great to 'see' you. I was just saying to my husband last night that I miss you and was wondering how you're getting on.

[CarolineW]

Congratulations Tenina!  I'm so excited for you.

[dede]

That's all interesting to know (not that I need anything on a commercial basis) but I never thought about it before as an issue.

[goldfish]

I may be wrong here, but isn't there a commercial warranty for the TMX as well?  Maybe a different time frame - does anyone know more about this?

[fundj&e]

DG, commercial warranty is only for one year